King of the Hammers

February 2nd 2023

Description

This will be a trip to Johnson Valley to camp and party in the hills above Hammertown and to watch such events as the Everyman challenge on Friday. There will also be plenty of fun watching crazy Offroad enthusiasts try to do do runs like Chocolate Thunder or Turkey Claw especially at night. There is also plenty of wheeling in the area if desired. There is a fee if you want to go into Hammertown to see vendors,eat or watch the races on the Jumbo Tron screen. $100 at gate or $75 on line presale.. Military discount is $ 15 at the gate. There is also plenty of incredible Jeep's,Ulta4's and Overlanding Monster vehicles to see.Guests are more than welcome!   Go to You Tube to get an idea of the trails and vehicles you'll see.

Run Checklist

Always Required

  • HAM Radio on 146.550 MHz
  • Full-Sized Spare Tire
  • Seat Belts
  • First Aid Kit
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Battery Tiedown
  • Working Brakes
  • Tow Straps
  • Tow Points

Additional Notes

Trail range from 1 to 4+

Trail Rating

Trail Rating 2

Difficulty Level: 2

Trail Rating 1 Graded road; Any 4x4 vehicle or higher clearance 2x4 vehicle with no other modifications
Trail Rating 2 Road rarely maintained; 4x4 with no low bumpers. Anti-sway bar disconnects recommended. Minimum 30" tires and some off-road experience is helpful
Trail Rating 3 Difficult terrain and road rarely maintained; 33" tires, Suspension lift, Off-road driving experience, body armor and Rear locker recommended. Stock vehicles will likely take damage
Trail Rating 4 Very difficult terrain, road never maintained; 33" tires, sway-bar disconnects, Rear locker, and Rock sliders required. 35" tires, front locker, Full cage, and 4:1 transfer-case recommended. Chance of mechanical failure and body damage
Trail Rating 5 Extremely difficult terrain with large obstacles and roll over potential; Full cage required, 37" tires strongly recommended. Good chance of mechanical failure and strong chance of body damage

Location

Rendezvous @ Call Jeff Simon

Contact Jeff Simon, (951) 203-0622, for precise meeting location in the Johnson Valley camping area.

Participants

There are currently 8 slots filled.

  • TRAIL BOSS
  • HAM: N/A

Excavator

Meeting @ Rendezvous

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Buck wild

Meeting @ Rendezvous

1 passengers, 0 extra seats

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JYD

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OVVRLND

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Rattlesnake

Meeting @ Trail Head

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  • HAM: KN6HDG

Rogue one

Meeting @ Trail Head

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Guest

Meeting @ Rendezvous

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Guest

Meeting @ Rendezvous

0 passengers, 0 extra seats

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